Restaurant & Bar Awards 2021

Page 34 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Restaurant & Bar Awards Situated on Fulham Road in the affluent Chelsea area of London, L’Artigiano Restaurant is a contemporary culinary institution that is dedicated to serving fine Italian classics with a twist. Artisan by name, artisan by nature, L’Artigiano blends modernity with tradition in dishes that use only the freshest ingredients to deliver beloved Italian fare that is unlike any other. When the restaurant opened its doors in July 2020 following the first Covid-19 lockdowns, Head Chef Ignacio Ruggiero had a singular mission to breathe new life into traditional Italian cuisine while retaining the influences of emotion, memory, taste and the seasons in every dish. “My philosophy is simple: I use the best possible ingredients to create dishes that touch the emotions and emphasise seasonal flavours and excite the palate. Every item on the menu is meticulously sourced and each plate is designed to intrigue and excite our diners.” Sourcing high quality ingredients from local suppliers gives Ignacio and his team the strong foundations from which to utilise innovative culinary techniques to create Italian food as it has never been known before. The result is a rich and diverse menu, encompassing handmade pasta dishes like the 36-Yolk Tagliatelle with Slow Cooked Beef Ragu and Lobster-Stuffed Tortelli, main courses like Pan-Fried Red Mullet or oven- baked pizzas, and classic starters such as Panzanella. The menu ranges from Italian classics like rich and creamy Tiramisu to fresh It has taken less than a year for L’Artigiano Restaurant to establish itself on the fine dining landscape of Chelsea, London, and it has done so with remarkable success. As the restaurant celebrates its recognition at the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2021, we delve into the culinary mastery of Head Chef Ignacio Ruggiero and the exquisite dining experience created by Founder and Manager, Leandro Longo. Feb21336 L’Artigiano Restaurant Best Fine Dining Contemporary Italian Restaurant - Chelsea and unexpected delights like Fresh Sashimi Tuna with Smoked Mayonnaise. It is a dining experience that is unrivalled throughout Chelsea, and one that is becoming a firm favourite of clientele throughout London and beyond. The five-star reviews of L’Artigiano are awarded for the sumptuous and sophisticated cuisine and the extensive wine list that reveals more than 150 superb Italian wines that lie within the restaurant’s wine cellar. The collection has been personally and meticulously curated by Leandro Longo, Founder and Manager of L’Artigiano, a passionate restauranteur who has led some of London’s most prestigious culinary establishments since he arrived from Puglia, Italy in 2005. Leandro has worked in partnership with L’Artigiano’s masterful sommelier to complete the dining experience for guests with personal recommendations that are expertly paired with their meal. Whether guests are enjoying the two or three-course Set Lunch Menu, the À La Carte Menu, or the 8-Course Tasting Menu, L’Artigiano offers the perfect wine accompaniment. For those looking to enjoy a dining experience that is even more deluxe, L’Artigiano offers the Chef Table Experience, a unique and personal service that gives guests a front row seat in the dynamic, exhilarating kitchens. Guests are able to watch their bespoke 8-Course Tasting Menu come together in front of their very eyes, witnessing the skill of Ignacio and his team as they create culinary masterpieces using fresh and seasonal ingredients sourced from the market that day. While up close and personal dining experiences like this may currently be on hold owing to the global pandemic, L’Artigiano remains open and welcome for reservations and walk-ins. The team has implemented a series of safety and hygiene protocols to ensure that the dining experience can continue as unimpeded as possible, with measures for both staff and guests meaning that everyone is able to continue enjoying the delicious food of L’Artigiano in comfort and confidence that their safety is in good hands. The customer-centric approach employed by L’Artigiano has been instrumental in earning the restaurant national acclaim in less than a year and, when combined with the superior cuisine and vast wine offering, has led to the establishment of an award-winning reputation. To be named as the Best Fine Dining Contemporary Italian Restaurant in the thriving area of Chelsea is undoubtedly an honour, and one that the team at L’Artigiano wear with great pride as they continue to welcome guests from London and beyond to feast with all their senses on spectacular culinary creations. Contact: Leandro Longo Company: L’Artigiano Restaurant Web Address: www.lartigianorestaurant.co.uk